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Belgian Colonization of the Congo Word Scramble

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In this word scramble game, players will have the opportunity to test their knowledge of key vocabulary terms related to the Belgian colonization of the Congo (1885-1908).

  • Players must unscramble words such as “Leopold II”, “rubber”, and “forced labor”
  • Each correct word unscrambled will provide players with points towards completing the game
  • Players have a limited number of moves to complete the game, but can earn extra moves by using spells strategically
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exploitation
The Belgian colonization of the Congo was marked by the brutal exploitation of its natural resources and indigenous population.
forced labor
Belgian colonial authorities imposed a system of forced labor on the Congolese people, leading to widespread suffering and death.
rubber trade
The rubber trade played a central role in the economic exploitation of the Congo by Belgian colonizers.
atrocities
The Belgian colonization of the Congo was characterized by numerous atrocities, including mass killings and mutilations.
concession
Belgian companies were granted concessions by the colonial government to exploit the natural resources of the Congo.
indigenous
The indigenous population of the Congo suffered greatly under Belgian colonial rule, facing violence, disease, and displacement.
rebellion
Several rebellions broke out in response to the harsh conditions imposed by Belgian colonizers in the Congo.
missionaries
Belgian missionaries played a role in the colonization of the Congo, often collaborating with colonial authorities to convert and control the local population.
depopulation
The brutal tactics employed by Belgian colonizers in the Congo led to widespread depopulation in many regions.
King Leopold II
King Leopold II of Belgium was the driving force behind the colonization of the Congo, establishing a personal colony known as the Congo Free State.

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